Advance Albany County Alliance

Today we’re highlighting the people behind our work to grow Albany County as the best place to invest in Upstate New York. We’re here to help you find your next location, offer helping funding purchases and expansions, and offer guidance and direction at no cost to businesses.

Meet the team and connect with us today at https://advancealbanycounty.com/contact/.

Join us for two upcoming community workshops to help shape the future of the South Pearl Street Bus Terminal project. Share your ideas for neighborhood retail, public spaces, and the overall design of this important gateway to downtown Albany.

This project is focused on creating a more welcoming, accessible, and connected transportation hub while supporting economic growth, encouraging neighborhood investment, and enhancing the community experience for residents and visitors alike.

Your input will help ensure the project reflects the needs, character, and vision of the South End community for years to come.

Meeting Details:

Giffen Memorial Elementary School
274 S. Pearl Street, Albany, NY
6:00–7:30 PM
May 13, 2026 in the School Gymnasium
June 9, 2026 in the Auditorium

We look forward to hearing your ideas and vision for the future of this important community project!

Albany County Pine Hills Land Authority (ACPHLA) hosted a reception bringing together board members and partners to reflect on leadership and community progress.
The event also marked an important transition as ACPHLA management moves from The Advance Albany County Alliance to Albany County. Chairwoman Alison Walsh, former Vice Chair John Nigro, former Chair Nick Mazza and new ACPHLA CEO Mike Lalli presented former ACPHLA CEO Kevin O’Connor with a token of appreciation for his service commitment, leadership, and contributions to the board since its inception.
We appreciate everyone who attended and helped recognize this milestone in the organization’s continued evolution.

A strategic redevelopment: we are reviewing proposals to reimagine the former McDonald’s at 106 South Pearl Street as a modern regional bus terminal and intermodal city transit hub.

Offering options to board regional carriers and local transit options, a long-overdue bus terminal will enhance mobility, upgrade amenities, offer options for convenience retail and most importantly, account for a dedicated law enforcement presence to improve passenger experience and safety.

The transit hub is identified in the report from Governor Kathy Hochul, Empire State Development and MIG as a priority for the $200 million Championing Albany’s Potential initiative, and we're excited to work towards what's next for this critical entry point to Albany County!
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Bus station proposed for old McDonald’s site in Albany The old McDonald’s on South Pearl Street could soon see new life. Albany County Executive Dan McCoy on Friday announced a plan to transform the property into a bus station.

Looking to connect with major development projects in New York’s Capital Region?
Join the NYS Projects Pop-Up Series to meet directly with decision-makers and explore upcoming procurement opportunities.
Connect directly with representatives from projects like Life Sciences Public Health Lab, Kiliaen’s Landing, Palace Theater Upgrades & North Pearl Street Revitalization, Deloitte, and more.
Plus, get on-the-spot support with financing, bonding, and business advisory services to help grow your business.
Whether you're MWBE-certified or a small business looking to scale, this is your chance to position your business for success.
RSVP details coming soon—stay tuned!
https://esd.ny.gov/new-york-state-projects-pop-series

Albany County is home to next-generation innovation, entrepreneurs and start-ups, with jobs and industries including clean energy, life sciences and EUV lithography semiconductor research. Interested in expanding or relocating your business here? Make your first contact at Advance Albany County Alliance. Visit: https://loom.ly/WZ8QXUY

Higher education 🤝 Higher purpose

The Albany County Pine Hills Land Authority is proud to finalize the sale of Centennial Hall to the University at Albany for $12 million, continuing the revitalization at the former College of Saint Rose campus. With 225 rooms and 93,000 square feet of living and activity space, Centennial Hall is purpose-built for student life — and we're happy to bring those students back to reinvigorate the livelihood of Albany's Pine Hills neighborhood.

This sale is aligned with the Albany County Pine Hills Authority "Reimagine Saint Rose Playbook" developed in partnership with CPL, Cresa, River Street Planning & Development and EDR - A Better Environment.

The Advance Albany County Alliance is proud to announce the Albany Intercity Transit Center at 106 South Pearl Street—an exciting, long-anticipated project that will transform a key gateway into the City of Albany.

This new facility will serve as a modern, centralized hub for intercity bus travel, enhancing regional connectivity, improving the passenger experience, and supporting ongoing revitalization efforts in Albany’s South End. The project represents a major step forward in strengthening infrastructure and creating new opportunities for economic growth in the South End and the entire Capital Region.

We are now seeking experienced, qualified design-build teams to help bring this vision to life—from concept through construction.

For more information, visit https://advancealbanycounty.com/projects/intercity-transit-station/

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Albany County embraces change. It keeps our community relevant, year after year, as geopolitics and the global economy wreak havoc on other communities.

Advance Albany County Alliance has hired HR&A Advisors Inc. to develop an updated vision for our county’s economic future. This vision will enable us to effectively partner with local businesses and corporations, and any company who wants to build, hire and grow in Albany County: the fastest-growing county in the Capital Region with the most potential in Upstate New York.

Read the full story in the Albany Business Review:

Albany County to 'refresh' its economic development strategy - Albany Business Review Said Kevin O'Connor, Albany County's top economic development official, recently: "The world around us has shifted."